In this episode we delves into the impacts of data centers on communities, their resource consumption, economic implications, and the activism surrounding regulating them. We discuss the environmental and economic challenges posed by data centers, including their high energy and water demands, the tax breaks they receive, and the limited job creation they offer. The episode highlights the need for community advocacy, transparency from corporations, and the importance of profit sharing to ensure that local residents benefit from the presence of data centers.

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This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 10/8!

In this episode we delve into the impacts of data centers on communities, discussing their energy consumption, impacts on utility bills, and the activism surrounding them. We'll also be discusses the environmental and economic challenges posed by data centers, including their high energy and water demands, the tax breaks they receive, and the limited job creation they offer. The episode highlights the way corporate politicians carry water for tech companies by providing them with tax subsidies, the need for community advocacy, and the importance of profit sharing to ensure that local residents benefit from the presence of data centers.

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In this conversation, Carlos Childs and Hiruy Hadgu discuss the ongoing genocide in Palestine, emphasizing the complicity of the United States in funding and supporting Israel. They explore the historical context of the conflict, the role of U.S. aid, and the silence of elected officials. The discussion also touches on the influence of lobbyists, the myth of the two-state solution, and the need for grassroots movements to demand ethical investment and accountability.

Hiruy Hadgu: hiruyhadgu.com

HoCo 4 Palestine: hoco4humandignity.org

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